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  • Page 1 Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 User’s manual Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker Version 2.0 11/2017 All rights reserved. Copyright © Tobii AB (publ) The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii AB. Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authorization by Tobii AB is prohibited.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.4.1 Powering on the Pro Spectrum .................5 Monitor setting........................6 Setup Options ..........................7 Mounting the Pro Spectrum on a VESA mount (setup 3 in the image above) ........8 Mounting a scene camera......................8 Eye tracker configuration........................ 9 Configuration and settings.......................9 Installing the Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager ................9 Updating the eye tracker’s firmware ..................9...
  • Page 4 D2.1 Intended use ......................19 D2.2 Light conditions ....................19 D2.3 Eyelashes......................19 D2.4 Droopy eyelids ......................19...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Product Versions The Pro Spectrum is available in four different product versions: 1200 Hz, 600 Hz, 300 Hz and 150 Hz. This is the eye tracker’s maximum sampling frequency, but the eye tracker can be used with lower frequencies as well. The 600 Hz, 300 Hz and 150 Hz versions can be upgraded to a faster version.
  • Page 6: Hardware Package Content

    N. Fabric cord sleeve for collecting the cables O. Ethernet cable G. Power cables for eye tracker (UK, US, EU and Aus/China) H. Power adaptor for eye tracker 2 Hardware Package Content Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0 - en-US...
  • Page 7: Product Care

    Humidity: 20% to 95% (no condensation on the device) The Pro Spectrum is not waterproof or water resistant. The device should not be kept in excessively humid, damp or wet conditions. Do not submerge the device in water or in any other liquid. Be careful not to spill liquids on the device.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Tobii Pro Spectrum

    Mounting the monitor to the eye tracker unit The Pro Spectrum is delivered with the monitor already mounted. If this for any reason is not the case, e.g. someone has been using the unit as a standalone eye tracker, you will have to attach the monitor to the base again. The mounting and removal of the monitor is very quick due to its one-screw fastening.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Eye Tracker

    Powering on the Pro Spectrum The Pro Spectrum has one power switch located on its back side. Use it to turn on or switch off the eye tracker. We recommend that you shut off the unit after the workday or for longer periods of inactivity.
  • Page 10: Monitor Setting

    Insert the power cable plug to a power outlet. If neither of the plugs works with your power outlet, please contact your sales representative or Tobii Pro Support for assistance. 4 Setting up the Tobii Pro Spectrum...
  • Page 11: Setup Options

    Setup Options This represents the Pro Spectrum As delivered with monitor mounted on the eye tracker The Pro spectrum as a standalone eye tracker without monitor Eye tracker and monitor together on a VESA 100x100 mount. (For instructions of how to remove the stand and mount the eye tracker and monitor on the VESA mount, see the section below.)
  • Page 12: Mounting The Pro Spectrum On A Vesa Mount (Setup 3 In The Image Above)

    Mounting the Pro Spectrum on a VESA mount (setup 3 in the image above) The Pro Spectrum can be mounted on a standard VESA 100x100 mount. Proceed in the following way: Remove the stand by unscrewing the two screws from the underside (see image below).
  • Page 13: Eye Tracker Configuration

    Release the reset button. The Pro Spectrum eye tracker will restart one or more times as part of the downgrade process (The eye tracker may restart several times. This is not an error.). After a while, your eye tracker will appear in Pro Eye Tracker Manager again.
  • Page 14: Configuring The Pro Spectrum In The Pro Eye Tracker Manager

    Using the TTL input port for external event recording The Pro Spectrum is equipped with a digital data input port that records events in up to 8 parallel TTL signals. The events are re- corded with a time stamp accuracy better than 50 µs. The detected events are available in decimal format (0–255) through ei- ther Pro Lab or the Tobii Pro SDK.
  • Page 15: Appendix A Tobii Pro Spectrum - Specifications

    100 µs. *Tobii Pro uses an extensive test method to measure and report performance and quality of data. Please download the data quality test report for more detailed information: https://www.tobiipro.com/tobii-pro-spectrum/.
  • Page 16: A2 Unit Specifications

    Unit specifications The Pro Spectrum is an integrated eye tracker with a removable 23.8’’ monitor. Removing the monitor transforms the integrated eye tracker into a standalone eye tracker. Eye tracker Dimensions 55 cm x 18 cm x 6 cm (22” x 7” x 2’’) The eye tracker is mounted on a stand which raises it from the surface 9 cm (approximately 4”)
  • Page 17: A3 Certifications

    See ETL and CB certificates for details. Sustainability Directives: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU REACH Directive EC 1907/2006 This product is exempt from CCC. Appendix A Tobii Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0 - en-US...
  • Page 18: A4 Software Options

    Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager: https://www.tobiipro.com/product-listing/eye-tracker-manager/ The Pro Spectrum is not compatible with the Tobii Pro Analytics SDK version 3.0 or older or with Tobii Pro Studio. Appendix A Tobii Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0 - en-US...
  • Page 19: Appendix B Recommended Monitor

    Appendix B Recommended monitor The Pro Spectrum is supplied with a thoroughly tested and approved 23.8” 16:9 LCD monitor. Our recommendation is to use this monitor, which has been tested for weight, dimension and center of gravity for the system set up with the eye tracker unit and screen mounting solution.
  • Page 20: Appendix C Glossary

    The stated measurement is the typical time to tracking recovery in such a situation. Appendix C Glossary Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0 - en-US...
  • Page 21 Eye tracking processing unit This is the CPU where the processing and calculations of gaze is made. Eye trackers from Tobii Pro either have an embedded CPU in the eye tracker or an external processing unit.
  • Page 22: Appendix D Safety And Compliance

    The Tobii Pro Spectrum should be mounted according to the instructions of the approved mounts used. Tobii AB or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to the Tobii Pro Spectrum falling from a mounted configuration.
  • Page 23: D1.6 Environment

    D1.6 Environment The Tobii Pro Spectrum system is designed for use in dry indoor environments. Avoid any exposure to direct sunlight as this will affect eye tracking quality and longer exposure can overheat the equipment. Avoid exposure to any liquids, gels, moist, rain, sweat or other damp materials or environments.
  • Page 24 . Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered in each local market. Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ® Tobii Pro Support EUROPE / GLOBAL...

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